Truck88 is a pickup and work-truck ownership hub. We explain the numbers and decisions that matter after the brochure: what your truck can really tow and carry, what it costs to run, how to maintain it for the work it actually does, how to upfit it for a job, and how to buy the right one the first time.

8+In-depth ownership guides
2Free calculators, plus tools inside our guides
5Core topic areas
2026Figures checked against current sources

Who Truck88 is for

We write for people who depend on pickups: families towing campers and boats, first-time truck buyers comparing half-tons and heavy-duties, contractors and tradespeople running one truck or a small fleet, farmers, and anyone who plows, hauls or works a truck hard. If you have ever stared at a door-jamb sticker wondering what "GAWR" means, or wondered whether a diesel will really pay for itself, this site is for you.

What we cover

  • Towing & Payload: GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, payload and tongue weight, with worked examples.
  • Buying Guides: half-ton vs heavy-duty, new vs used, trims and financing.
  • Ownership Costs: fuel, depreciation, insurance and the real diesel vs gas math.
  • Maintenance & Care: normal vs severe service schedules and winter preparation.
  • Work Trucks: service bodies, dump bodies, racks, coatings and DOT rules for business use.

Run your own numbers with our towing and payload calculator and cost-per-mile calculator.

Editorial standards

Our editors build each guide from primary sources: federal regulations and agency guidance from NHTSA, FMCSA, the EPA, the Department of Energy and the FTC; published standards such as SAE J2807; government data such as the Energy Information Administration's fuel price series; established studies such as AAA's annual Your Driving Costs report; and manufacturers' official documentation. We link to sources where we state facts, so you can verify them.

  • We never invent statistics, test results, quotes or customer stories.
  • Where numbers vary, we give typical ranges and explain what moves them.
  • Worked examples are labeled as examples, with every assumption shown.
  • Prices and fuel costs are dated, because they change; we refresh them when we update a guide.
  • When rules differ by state, we say so and point you to the agency responsible.

Our content is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. For decisions with legal or tax consequences, such as commercial registration or vehicle depreciation, consult the relevant agency or a qualified professional.

Corrections

If you find an error or an outdated figure, let us know through our contact page. We review every report, correct confirmed errors promptly and update the article so the record is accurate.

Sponsored content and affiliations

Truck88 is published by Global Trading Partners LLC as part of a network of automotive and protective-coatings websites. Some companies we may mention, including ArmorThane, are associated with that network, and we disclose that where they appear. Our guides are written independently and are not paid placements.

How we handle sponsorships

We accept advertising and sponsored posts from businesses relevant to truck owners. Sponsored posts are clearly labeled as sponsored, and paid links use rel="sponsored". Advertisers do not review or approve our editorial guides. Details are on our advertise page.

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